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The Theatre of Early Music is a choir and Baroque instrumental ensemble based in Montreal,[1] and later in Toronto. It is conducted by Daniel Taylor.[2] The group performs and records early sacred music.[3] One of the group's better known pieces is Stabat Mater.[4]

Theatre of Early Music
Origin	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres	Baroque
Years active	2001 (2001)–present
Website	www.theatreofearlymusic.com

History

The Theatre of Early Music was founded by Daniel Taylor in 2001.[5]

The recording Bach Cantatas was nominated for a Juno Award in 2003.[6]

The group's recording Scarlatti: Stabat Mater was reviewed in the Early Music Review in 2005.[7] It was nominated for a Juno Award in 2006.[6]

In 2009 the group release an album, The Voice of Bach.[8][9]

In 2011 the Theatre of Early Music performed in New York City at Weill Recital Hall.[10]

In 2015 the recording The Heart's Refuge was nominated for a Juno Award. [6]

The group moved its focus to Toronto when Taylor, its conductor and founder, joined the University of Toronto faculty.[11]

In 2018, the group performed at the Music and Beyond Festival in Ottawa.[12][13]

References

External links

• Theatre of early Music website

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